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This post is dedicated to all frustrated vista users.
I am also a vista home premium user and i use WIZARD.
All i cant do is upgrading Wizard in vista by any PROVEN METHOD.
And there are many like me.
So, i am using VMware workstation to upgrade my wizard and hermes mobile. I have done it many times without any problem.
VMware is a software to create virtual machines in it like Windows XP....
All you need is VMware and winXP cd.
link for VMware full version is:
warez link removed -- Try the free VMWare server version instead: http://www.vmware.com/download/server/ (register with VMWare for serial #)
first download it and install xp in it.It will not take any big space in your pc and you will also not need any partition or formatting.
After downloading it open it and select new virtual machine and install XP in normal way as we install on PC.
After installing install active sync 4.5 link:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/activesync/activesync45.mspx
Now in vista go to WMDC and disable usb connection.(it is not required)
goto VMware(remember that your curser is in vmware) and connect your wizard................and upgrade normally as you do it in XP.....
And ~~ENJOY~~
Any query is invited........thank you..........
vatsal1212 said:
This post is dedicated to all frustrated vista users.
I am also a vista home premium user and i use WIZARD.
All i cant do is upgrading Wizard in vista by any PROVEN METHOD.
And there are many like me.
So, i am using VMware workstation to upgrade my wizard and hermes mobile. I have done it many times without any problem.
VMware is a software to create virtual machines in it like Windows XP....
All you need is VMware and winXP cd.
link for VMware full version is: (torrent )
Poof
first download it and install xp in it.It will not take any big space in your pc and you will also not need any partition or formatting.
After downloading it open it and select new virtual machine and install XP in normal way as we install on PC.
After installing install active sync 4.5 link:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/activesync/activesync45.mspx
Now in vista go to WMDC and disable usb connection.(it is not required)
goto VMware(remember that your curser is in vmware) and connect your wizard................and upgrade normally as you do it in XP.....
And ~~ENJOY~~
Any query is invited........thank you..........
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Remove the warez-link or this will be deleted.
I've updated the OP's post with a free version available from VMWare directly. If you have any questions as to why this was changed, please see the forum rules.
I'm currently running the ooi rom, want to try thr thaihugo rom age of reason, but I'm getting a connection error, only thing I can put it down to is that I'm running Win7 build 7077, anyone able to confirm or help?
Dammo said:
I'm currently running the ooi rom, want to try thr thaihugo rom age of reason, but I'm getting a connection error, only thing I can put it down to is that I'm running Win7 build 7077, anyone able to confirm or help?
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I flashed iOO's latest ROM from windows 7 without encountering any problems
Just remember to run the .exe file as administrator and in Vista compatibility mode...
Hi where can i download the windows 7 for my shift and instructions on how to flash it i have liberated wm6 thanks and which wm7 build is the best to have on the shift thanks
SULEY1 said:
Hi where can i download the windows 7 for my shift and instructions on how to flash it i have liberated wm6 thanks and which wm7 build is the best to have on the shift thanks
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I think you are confused about the difference between WM and the x86 side of the shift. Windows 7 is the latest (beta) operating system from microsoft and it doesn't have anything to do with WM.
However, you can download it from known torrent sites. Check out my guide for instructions on how to install it. Build 7077 is the latest leaked build.
When it comes to WM you will find several different ROM versions on this forum. I would recommend Thaihugo's "age of reason" or iOO's ROM.
Yes thanks what i meant was exactly what you are saying i want to run the vista or w 7 on my shift i already installed thaihugos age of reason thanks but i want to run windows 7 on the vista side
Hi deadnex how do i delete ubuntu from my shift cause i just finished downloading windows 7 and i want to install now but i only have 40gb memory and i will like run vista and windows not ubuntu thanks
3 - Then type this commands :
- type CD\
- type DISKPART
- type LIST DISK
- type SELECT DISK X (where X is the memory stick disk number you got from LIST DISK)
- type CLEAN (CAUTION; THIS WILL ERASE ALL THE CONTENTS OF THE SELECTED DISK)
- type CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY
- type SELECT PARTITION 1
- type ACTIVE
- type FORMAT FS=FAT32 QUICK
- type ASSIGN
- type EXIT
- type XCOPY C:\WINDOWS7\*.* /S /E /F E:\ (E: \ is the name of usb stick, if your key has an other letter, of course put your) (after *.* and after each letter preceded by / there's a space!)
ARE WE DOING THIS ON THE SHIFT OR ON A DESK TOP COMPUTER CAUSE THE SHIFT IS NOT ACCEPTING THE COMMANDS
Sorry to disturb you but i succedded in installing windows 7 on my shift but i dont see where it say select partition 1 or 2 to dual boot with vista thank god with your advice i used f f3 to recover the vista os can you pls tell me exactly where i need to input partition 2 instead of 1 cause when istalling w7 on the usb stick it never allows you to select 2 but 1 pls help thanks
FYI, I did an F3 re-install of Vista, flashed to 'Age of reason' and am now back on 7077 Clean installs are always good for the system, 3 in as many days though.....
SULEY1 said:
Hi deadnex how do i delete ubuntu from my shift cause i just finished downloading windows 7 and i want to install now but i only have 40gb memory and i will like run vista and windows not ubuntu thanks
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Did you install Ubuntu using Wubi installer or did you create a separate partition for it?
If you installed using Wubi installer you can simply uninstall Ubuntu using "Program manager" (in control panel) in Vista.
If you created a separate partition you need to remove the linux partition from your system. This can be done in several different ways:
- Right click on My Computer, select "manage", select "storage management", right click the linux partition and select "remove partition".
In some cases windows will be unable to remove the partition and you will have to use third-party software like Paragon Partion manager or windows built in fdisk (command line partitioning software).
Also note that if you used a boot manager (like LILO or GRUB) and installed it to the MBR of your primary partition you might need to boot the Vista DVD and repair startup problems.
If you made the linux partition "active" you need to use the diskpart command to set Vista "active" again.
I hope this is helpful. Use google for more info. (search for "Ubuntu uninstall guide" or something like that)
SULEY1 said:
3 - Then type this commands :
- type CD\
- type DISKPART
- type LIST DISK
- type SELECT DISK X (where X is the memory stick disk number you got from LIST DISK)
- type CLEAN (CAUTION; THIS WILL ERASE ALL THE CONTENTS OF THE SELECTED DISK)
- type CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY
- type SELECT PARTITION 1
- type ACTIVE
- type FORMAT FS=FAT32 QUICK
- type ASSIGN
- type EXIT
- type XCOPY C:\WINDOWS7\*.* /S /E /F E:\ (E: \ is the name of usb stick, if your key has an other letter, of course put your) (after *.* and after each letter preceded by / there's a space!)
ARE WE DOING THIS ON THE SHIFT OR ON A DESK TOP COMPUTER CAUSE THE SHIFT IS NOT ACCEPTING THE COMMANDS
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You can do this on the shift or on a desktop computer.
Type the command like this:
C:\> diskpart
SULEY1 said:
Sorry to disturb you but i succedded in installing windows 7 on my shift but i dont see where it say select partition 1 or 2 to dual boot with vista thank god with your advice i used f f3 to recover the vista os can you pls tell me exactly where i need to input partition 2 instead of 1 cause when istalling w7 on the usb stick it never allows you to select 2 but 1 pls help thanks
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That's because you probably haven't partitioned you harddrive yet.
Use a suitable partitioning program ("Paragon Partition Manager" or similar) and shrink your C: to approximately 20GB. Then create a new partition with the empty space.
Then you will see two partitions in windows 7 setup.
Dammo said:
FYI, I did an F3 re-install of Vista, flashed to 'Age of reason' and am now back on 7077 Clean installs are always good for the system, 3 in as many days though.....
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Windows 7 RC1 build 7100 has been leaked
I'm doing a clean install later today...
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Windows 7 RC1 build 7100 has been leaked
I'm doing a clean install later today...
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same here ^^
The following is meant to save you a lot of time, health and annoyance,
I've done this with both Windows 7 (x86 and x64) and Windows Vista.. didn't check XP.
Instead of burning 9000 bootable DVDs for every new OS/SP that's out... you can just boot your installation from a USB key. thus far, a 4GB one suffices for every operating system i can think of.
let's go.
1. run CMD
2. type "diskpart"
3. connect your USB Key
4. type "list disk" (you will see a list of all available storages)
5. type "select disk #" # being your USB Key drive number.
6. type "clean"
7. type "create partition primary"
8. type "select partition 1"
9. type "active"
10. type "format fs=fat32"
11. after the format is complete, type "assign"
12. exit all cmd windows and copy all files from your windows ISO to the key.
13. load your bios and set the USB key to be the first choice in the booting sequence. the installation should load...
14. cheers.
15. later.
P.S. I have a friend who's trying to write a Toshiba Flash BIOS version which can boot from SD.. this actually means that you'll have an SD card on standby with a windows installation and you'll be able to format your comp easily.
thankfully, if you have a 4GB one, you'll also be able to create a small data image of your comp with a few applications.. and maybe some outlook data/bookmarks.
I don't trust he'll be successful with this.. and not because i distrust his abilities but because this is EXTREMELY hard to do. Hope is always welcome tho.
Thanks!
Thjis is very usefull info
I´ll try to install windows 7
Cheers,
Whoever tries Windows 7, go for build 7100. DO NOT INSTALL 7105,7110 or 7068!
Also, the installation using the USB Key turns out to be about 1.5-1.7 times faster than from a DVD.
A similar method (SD card) I used to install Win XP on my netbook. I can tell you one thing though, it's not the easiest thing to do on a computer
Cheers
Please write how you did that. thanks
nir36 said:
Please write how you did that. thanks
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I'll do but for the moment I'm at work.
Ok, I'm back from work and apparently something is wrong with xda server (page loades very slow) and I can't upload the procedure, so it's going to be a long page.
This procedure worked for my Asus 1000H (I have tried two other methods and failed) and what is more important, I found it on internet, so it's not my procedure.
"Here's a good guide to installing Windows XP on your EEEPC.
Hardware you'll need
1.) A USB memory key. 1GB is recommended, but if your going to use a custom nLite installation of Windows XP, then you can get away with a 512MB one.
2a.) A SD Memory Card. Any size will do, even if you have a 16MB one laying around, that's heaps.
OR
2b.) A Second USB memory key. Any size. (It should be noted I've only tried this with the SD card option)
3.) A Windows XP SP 2 Installation CD.
Software you'll need
1.) Download physdiskwrite. A small utility to use for creating a boot disk for our XP installation.
http://m0n0.ch/wall/physdiskwrite.php
2.) A boot disk image.
http://freepctech.com/pc/002/files010.shtml
Grab the one called 'MS Windows XP System Setup Disk'.
Step 1: Creating a SD boot disk
Create a temporary directory on your PC and unzip physdiskwrite.exe into this folder.
Using your file compression program (WinRAR, WinZip, 7Zip etc) extract the file "WXPBOOT.IMA" to the same folder as physdiskwrite.exe.
NOTE: The wxpboot.exe is not an archive, programs such as WinRAR may throw an error, but still extract at least 'WXPBOOT.IMA'.
Insert your SD or your 2nd USB memory key into your PC.
Next go to into disk management of your PC by going into:
Control Panel --> Administration Tools --> Computer Management --> Disk Management
Make a special note of the drive number (not the letter) of your SD card or USB memory key.
Next open a command line and navigate to your temp directory where physdiskwrite.exe is located.
Type: physdiskwrite -u wxpboot.ima
WARNING: It will list all of your drives and ask you which one you want to write to. BE VERY CAREFUL HERE.
You need to make sure you aren't writing to any of your actual hard disks.
It should only take a few seconds. This device becomes your 'boot disk'.
Step 2: Copying XP to your USB memory key
Take your windows XP installation CD and stick it in your DVD/CD drive.
Copy the folder 'i386' to your USB key (the first one, not the one you put your boot disk onto).
If you are using a standard XP SP2 CD without using nLite, it will be around 550MB to put on.
I'd highly encourage anyone doing this to grab nlite at http://www.nliteos.com to cut down the size of your Windows XP size.
Remove unwanted or unneeded utilites and applications to save room. (I was able to cut the CD size down to 325MB without to much sacrifice).
This USB key becomes our 'Windows Disk'.
Step 3: Preparing EEEPC
Insert your SD boot disk into the SD card slot, or USB port if it's a memory key.
Boot your EEEPC and go into it's bios by hitting F2 when it first switches on.
Change 'OS Insallation' to 'Start'. Hit F10 to save and exit.
As soon as the EEPC restarts hit escape to load the boot loader.
At the memu choose either your SD card if you used that, or the USB mem key.
It shouldn't take long and at some point will ask you to hit any key to continue.
When you finaly reach a command prompt you should see:
'A:\'
Type: fdisk
When asked if you want to enable large HDD support just hit Y or enter.
It should show several non-DOS partitions, and a DOS partition named BIOS. We want to wipe all these.
Once you've wiped all three partitions create a new partition DOS partition. Save and exit.
Restart your EEEPC (ALT+CTRL+DEL will do the trick here) and boot back into your boot disk again.
This time at the command prompt:
Type: format c: /s
Once it's formated ensure that the boot linux boot loader is gone by typing:
Type: fdisk /mbr
Your SSD should now be bootable to DOS without a boot disk.
Step 4: Installing XP Pro
Insert your Windows USB memory key into the left hand side USB port . The reason for this is that the boot disk assigns this port as 'D:\'.
Reboot your EEEPC back into the boot disk. Once there:
Type: d:
Type: cd i386
Type: winnt
The Windows XP installation should start. The first part will be windows copying temp files to your SSD drive.
Windows may ask you where the i386 folder is. Just make it's pointed to the 'D:\i386' directory.
When it's finished copying these files and is about to reboot, remove your USB memory key/s, and or SD memory card from the EEEPC as you won't require these anymore.
Reboot your EEEPC. You should see a windows boot loader appear that shows:
Windows
Windows XP Install/Upgrade (Or something to that nature).
Just let it boot on it's own, it will automatically start the next phase.
Now you should see the normal Windows XP installation start. When it asks you would you like to convert your HDD to NTFS, you should say yes.
From that point on, it should be a normal XP installation.
Once it's complete and booted into windows the first time, restart the EEEPC, go into the bios by hitting F2 and change 'OS Installation' to 'Finished'.
It's recommended to install the ACPI driver, and then the chipset driver before other drivers.
Hopefully by this stage your in your fully functioning Windows XP EEEPC!
Just remember if you want to return at anytime back to the original image, you can create a new bootable restoration disk from the included EEEPC DVD.
One last thing. To remove the boot loader at the start of loading windows (where it asks you where you'd like to boot) go to:
Right Click My Computer->Properties->Advanced->Startup and Recovery
Make sure "Windows XP" is your default OS, and untick the "Time to display list of Operating Systems."
The EEEPC will then boot straight into Windows."
Cheers
thank you very much
This is just an updated version of deadnex's original guide, with a few things thrown in from various people who have found what works and what doesn't.
This guide has been used and tested as effective with the windows 7 rc 7100 build.
Step 1 - Go here http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/download.aspx and download Windows 7. You can get a key from the same place, so don't worry about not having a key.
In the event that the servers aren't offering the download {due to server issues} you can download a current version through a torrent site. I recommend mininova as it's the most legitimate of the bunch.
To get a key for windows 7 (32bit) (if you downloaded it through a torrent site), go to this address https://www.microsoft.com/betaexperience/productkeys/win7-32/enus/default.aspx
(64bit)
https://www.microsoft.com/betaexperience/productkeys/win7-64/enus/default.aspx
To clarify this part, you're setting up a usb flash drive or usb card reader and sd card to work as an installation drive for windows 7. I've followed these steps exactly, and found them to be completely accurate. They work, so do each step, and make sure to keep track of your steps so as not to miss one.
Thanks to deadnex for all of this information.
USB-install:
User feedback suggests that doing this next part should be done on a computer running windows vista. In winXP, your usb drive might not show up during the process.
edit (before step 1, create a folder on your main computer called windows7. Don't do this on your shift, and it's recommended to use c:\windows7\ to make the process easier. If you use another location to extract the files to, make sure to remember which directory it is, and adjust the steps of this tutorial to your own location.)
1 - Open the windows7 Iso file with winrar, and extract all the files into C:\WINDOWS7\ (or the folder you created as mentioned above)
2 - Open command prompt in administrator mode (start - all programs - accessories - (right click) Command Prompt and select run as administrator.
3 - Then type these commands without the - and press enter after each :
- CD\
- DISKPART
- LIST DISK
- SELECT DISK X ( X is the memory stick disk number you got from LIST DISK)
- CLEAN (CAUTION; THIS WILL ERASE ALL THE CONTENTS OF THE SELECTED DISK)
- CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY
- SELECT PARTITION 1
- ACTIVE
- FORMAT FS=FAT32 QUICK
- ASSIGN
- EXIT
- XCOPY C:\WINDOWS7\*.* /S /E /F U:\ (U:\ is the name of usb drive you are using for your install, if your drive has another letter, which is most likely, of course put in your own) (after *.* and after each letter preceded by / there's a space!)
OPTIONAL- Include an extra folder on your windows7 usb drive called drivers, and put all the drivers in there that you'll need to get windows 7 running smooth. Drivers are listed just a little further down on the page, so before completing the next step, go there and get the drivers.
WARNING- THIS WILL ERASE YOUR VISTA AND REPLACE IT WITH WINDOWS 7. THIS IS IT!!! Don't worry, win7 rc 7100 is far better anyway. Just to be safe though, backup your personal data before continuing to the next step.
[edit] With a little use and time, I've come to find that windows 7 has a great amount of compatibility issues with certain games. Although I've only had the chance to try a few, there seems to be a trend with win7 being unable to run a lot of older, but still 3d, games. Warcraft 3, and Dungeon Keeper 2, to be more specific. If you're not a gamer, it shouldn't matter, and Windows 7 is still the best choice for you. If you do like to play games, you might want to reconsider changing to windows 7. [edit]
Restart your computer, at startup push FN+F10, and choose your usb drive.
This will take you to the installer, select your language, timezone, and keyboard layout. Next.
In summary, you're going to select Custon (advanced) in the windows 7 installation process, and some card readers (sd to usb) don't work.
This will not affect your HTC SHIFT Vista recovery partition but it will remove Vista itself from your shift. Your settings from Vista will not be carried over to Windows 7.
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DRIVER DOWNLOADS AND INSTALLATION.
Well, once you're through all that, you should be looking at your new windows 7 shift. Now's the fun part! Driver installation!
Go to this link, and download all of the drivers. (10 in total)
http://www.htc.com/www/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=60&cat=1&dl_id=82
Putting these files on the same flash drive as your windows 7 install makes matters much easier for this time and next time should you need to try again. I also recommend copying and pasting the installation order from the htc site in a notepad or wordpad file and putting that in the same folder as your drivers. That way, when it's time to install your drivers, you can open that file, and use it as a reference to ensure you have the order correct. Chances are that your shift won't connect to the net, right after the win7 installation.
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT
INSTALL EACH DRIVER IN THE ORDER THAT HTC HAS LISTED ON THEIR DRIVER DOWNLOADS PAGE. DO THIS OR FACE TOTAL DEATHKILL!!! actually, you'll just have driver issues, but that SUCKS!
After many people have responded, I wish to remind everyone. Install all the drivers. INSTALL ALL THE DRIVERS. Install all the drivers. Yes, I said that three times. Although your shift seems to work, when only installing a few, the fact is, drivers like the synaptics touchpad driver also control other parts of your shift, like the two face bottons above the touch pad. If you install one driver, and skip one in between, you mess up the order of installation that is so important, and then force yourself to need an entire wipe and reinstallation of win 7. So, one more time, INSTALL ALL THE DRIVERS FROM HTC.
One more important thing to know about the drivers is, DON'T LET WINDOWS RESET AFTER INSTALLING EACH DRIVER, select RESTART LATER AFTER INSTALLING EACH DRIVER. I REPEAT, INSTALL ALL DRIVERS (IN ORDER) BEFORE RESTARTING WINDOWS.
IMPORTANT When you've finished installing your drivers but still need to restart to take effect, go to your display settings (right click the desktop) and select a non aero theme. save settings after that. Windows 7 Basic is a non aero theme and it looks good. If you leave Aero enabled, your shift will blue screen of death crash when it boots into high res mode.
Windows 7 can not run Aero in high res on the shift. (for now, at least)
When you install the drivers – beware that you have to install them with Vista Compatibility mode enabled and run as Administrator. Right-click the driver setup file – click the Compatibility tab – select Windows Vista and mark “run this file as Administrator”
To save yourself a headache, copy and paste the following list into a wordpad file and place it in the same directory as your driver downloads. Putting this list in the same directory on your win7 flash card means that you can open it on your shift after installing win7 and use it as a reference when installing your drivers. Keep it all together.
EACH DRIVER IS 100% IMPORTANT AND NEEDED, DO NOT SKIP DRIVERS, EVEN IF THAT DEVICE SEEMS TO BE WORKING ALREADY. SKIPPING THE TOUCHPAD DRIVER MEANS THAT THE RESOLUTION AND COMM CENTER BUTTONS DON'T WORK. SKIPPING THE SOUND DRIVER MEANS THAT CERTAIN APPS WILL CAUSE THE SYSTEM TO BLUE SCREEN. SKIPPING THE VIDEO DRIVERS MEANS THAT CERTAIN APPS WILL CAUSE THE SYSTEM TO BLUE SCREEN.
DON'T SKIP DRIVERS.
Here's the order.
a. VISTA_INTEL Chipset Driver v8[1].3.0.1014
b. Intel VGA driver(7[1].14.10.1461)
c. VistaECDrvV1[1].0.1.10
d. TouchScreen(1[1].1.0.2)
e. Synaptics MicroPad(10[1].0.11.1)
f. Realtek Audio Driver R197(6[1].0.1.5653)
g. Vitakey _AC5023_Fingerprint AP v5[1].0.2.0 and Driver v7.10.1.0 *
h. Extension Kit USBLanDriver(3[1].8.3.7)
i. Shagctrl_1[1].2.6.122-control center
j. Marvell WiFi driver(8[1].114.123.139)
This next part was contributed by Thaihugo. Thank you a ton for this contribution Thaihugo .
To connect the Windows Mobile (your Shift's other OS) side to the PC side of your Shift, run USB Tools in the windows mobile side. If nothing happens, go to your settings (still in mobile)- Connections, then click on "USB to PC". Uncheck the "Enable advanced network functionality and wait at least 5 minutes to see if it connects (you must enable the port in USB tools first). Another note, some roms, for the wm side of shift, don't include the internet sharing app. If you can't find it, you've got a crap rom, and you should follow a guide which will allow you to put a real rom on it.
Make sure you are connected to the internet on win7 side (using wifi for example) to download WMDC (Windows Mobile Device Center).
If WMDC doesn't load, plug another pocket pc into the shift's usb port while running windows7 and it will download , or if you don't have another pocket pc lying around, download it manually from Microsoft.
Also, after this setup, the Snapvue side might turn off and not turn on again. In this case, reset under vista side using the HTC tools, and go to the power settings (long click or right click on the battery icon in the bottom right of your desktop). Disable all the "turn device off after x min" settings and make sure to click ok to make the changes effective.
Again, a big huge thanks to deadnex for originally posting the steps to this process. And thanks to everyone else who contributed to a better running shift via windows 7.
Caid.
444
You forgot to specify that drivers must be installed with Vista Compatibility mode enabled and run as Administrator
Everythnig works fine for me untill.. I boot from usb go to "install now". And then ...
"A required CD/DVD drive device driver is missing.If you have a driver floppy disk,CD,DVD or USB flash drive please insert it now.
Note: If the windows installation media is in the CD/DVD drive, you can safely remove it for this step"
I go to browse and then " No device drivers were found.Make sure that the installation media contains the correct drivers, and then click OK".
I'm completly lost help..
thanks for the reminder.
weird, list disk doesn't list my usb flash drive but lists all my other hard drives. what am i doing wrong?
You are probably under Windows XP. Try a vista computer or another computer for this operation.
Caid444, you can upgrade your guide with the following info:
To connect the Windows Mobile side to the PC, use the USB tools. If nothing happens, go to settings, Connections then click on "USB to PC". Uncheck the "Enable advanced network functionality and wait at least 5 minutes to see if it connects (you must enable the port in USB tools).
Make sure you are connected to internet on vista side (using wifi for example) to download WMDC.
If WMDC doesn't load, plug in another pocket pc using the USB port, or download it manually.
Also, after this setup, the Snapvue side might turn off and never turn on. In this case, reset under vista side using the HTC tools, and go to the power settings (long click on the battery icon). Disable all the "turn device off after x min".
Thanks for your description. It looks good. Only onr thing let me bluescreen
my Shift. Whenever I install Synaptics MicroPad(10[1].0.11.1) my Device ended with a bluescreen. I tried a newer Version from the website, but no way, same result. Does anybody understand why? Does someone found out same?
Greets
Androgyn
thaihugo said:
Caid444, you can upgrade your guide with the following info:
To connect the Windows Mobile side to the PC, use the USB tools. If nothing happens, go to settings, Connections then click on "USB to PC". Uncheck the "Enable advanced network functionality and wait at least 5 minutes to see if it connects (you must enable the port in USB tools).
Make sure you are connected to internet on vista side (using wifi for example) to download WMDC.
If WMDC doesn't load, plug in another pocket pc using the USB port, or download it manually.
Also, after this setup, the Snapvue side might turn off and never turn on. In this case, reset under vista side using the HTC tools, and go to the power settings (long click on the battery icon). Disable all the "turn device off after x min".
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I've added this part, thanks again Thaihugo.
Caid
444
thaihugo said:
You are probably under Windows XP. Try a vista computer or another computer for this operation.
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You're right. it's all good though, i used MBRWIZ to take care of that minor setback. I can boot Windows 7 thru a USB drive now. I'm still on the fence about it, i have Vista Ultimate on my Shift right now. From your experience will Win 7 be drastically better?
Greenarcher707™ said:
You're right. it's all good though, i used MBRWIZ to take care of that minor setback. I can boot Windows 7 thru a USB drive now. I'm still on the fence about it, i have Vista Ultimate on my Shift right now. From your experience will Win 7 be drastically better?
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It's like driving a race car compared to vista.
apoparis said:
Everythnig works fine for me untill.. I boot from usb go to "install now". And then ...
"A required CD/DVD drive device driver is missing.If you have a driver floppy disk,CD,DVD or USB flash drive please insert it now.
Note: If the windows installation media is in the CD/DVD drive, you can safely remove it for this step"
I go to browse and then " No device drivers were found.Make sure that the installation media contains the correct drivers, and then click OK".
I'm completly lost help..
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Please, is there anybody who can help me resolve my problem? I tried lots of times by nothing works..I'm reading all these positive comments about win7 and I can't wait to have them on my shift.. I can see the usb, I browse there to the folder I have the drivers but can't install them.
Thank you in advance
This is for those who've encountered problems.
Start the whole process over again. I didn't make the guide clear enough when I first posted this thread. It's clearer now. The symantec drivers are probably fine, you're probably crashing because windows aero is still enabled, and it is crashing your shift whenever it tries to switch to high res mode. Disable aero.
As for apop, you need to install via the second option, not the first. I got the same error when I selected the first install option when I booted into the windows 7 installer. This method will completely remove vista as the main os and put it in another folder. As a precaution, I recommend backing up personal documents that are stored in any windows sub directory. *word documents and the likes.
Anything outside of your windows directory, or on the main hard drive itself should remain after the install, but I only did this process once with extra stuff on the drive (it stayed).
Back it up, and do a fresh install.
Caid.
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Thanks for your anser Caid. I just don't have an external DVD.. Is it impossible to go through 1st way? I have read that some people managed to do it this way..
You mean via a usb flash drive? That's how I did it. Follow the steps for the usb flash drive method, but when you boot it on your shift and you have the option to do a custom or express install, do the custom install.
Caid
thaihugo said:
It's like driving a race car compared to vista.
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wow, that got me convinced. installing windows 7 right now. gonna probably stay up late ha ha
Caid444 said:
You mean via a usb flash drive? That's how I did it. Follow the steps for the usb flash drive method, but when you boot it on your shift and you have the option to do a custom or express install, do the custom install.
Caid
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Yes, I'm using a usb card reader and sd card. I don't have two options (custom/express). Just one "install now"..
P.S. Thanks for your interest in my case.
ok
After you select "install now" there'll be a license agreement. After that there'll be a choice between two install options. You need to choose the second one.
Caid.
Can someone explain to me how to set up a cellular internet connection through windows 7? I've got the sim card inside, the phone recognizes it, but I don't know how to get it working through win7, I used control center to enable modem, but still no luck. This is really annoying.
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SnapView Turn's and WM7 too ... the screen goes off
Hi, I completed the W7 installation successfully. I even got to conect SnapView with W7 this time. I say this time because with the previous Wm7 guide I wasn't able to do it.
Anyway, now my screen is blank for WM and W7. In fact I have to press the on switch to get the W7 screen back. Once I have W7 working I need to reset Snapview throught the Shift Control Centre to get it going. Finally Snapview / WM comes on. However it lasts on for a few minutes and then the screen is off again. W7 will last for a few minutes more and the same will happen. I then need to press the sliding switch again. The W7 screen will turn on back to normal (the OS doesn't actually turn off but just the screen); however, WM doesn't turn on (in this case it's the screen and WM itself). I then need to repeat the resetting process again.
I did do this:
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Also, after this setup, the Snapvue side might turn off and not turn on again. In this case, reset under vista side using the HTC tools, and go to the power settings (long click or right click on the battery icon in the bottom right of your desktop). Disable all the "turn device off after x min" settings and make sure to click ok to make the changes effective"
I did it at W7. Am I missing something? Any hints from the experts? Needless to say, everything was working fine with Vista.
Thanks
I had many difficulties to install windows 7 to my shift, maybe because of my USB stick. And then every guide was a little bit complicated - too many instructions, too many steps, too easy to make a mistake and then go back to the beginning..
Didn't want to buy an external dvd-drive either..
Anyway, all this before I found this article.
Check this out
Installing Windows 7 without using a DVD or USB via direct method - No USB stick required. No USB drive required
In this method we install Windows 7 on a clean partition like the normal DVD boot method. Only change is we don’t use a DVD drive in this guide. Please follow the below instructions carefully and don’t skip any steps to make things quickly!
1. Download the Windows 7 ISO files from Microsoft. I hope you have already downloaded one.
2. Download and install Virtual Clone Drive from http://www.slysoft.com/en/download.html
3. Firstly, go to the directory where you have saved Windows 7 ISO file. Right-click on the ISO file, select Open with and then select “Mount files with Virtual Clone Drive” to mount your ISO file.
4. Go back to My Computer (or Just Computer) and then double-click on the Virtual Clone Drive icon to start Windows 7 installation process.
Yes, you are installing Windows 7 without a DVD or USB drive!
5. Next, follow the normal Windows 7 installation procedure to finish the installation. Windows may restart during the install process. Worry not, everything will go fine.
From
http://www.intowindows.com/installing-windows-7-without-using-dvdusb-drive-method-2/
P.S Any good site to download NON-aero themes?
apoparis said:
P.S. Any good site to download free non-aero themes? Thanks in advance.
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There already are some from microsoft availabale via the link in the personalize menu. Have you already downloaded those ?
Unfortunately those are aero themes, I'd like some NON-aero, to fit with both resolutions.
ok, now the short way to make a bootable USB Disk to install Vista/7
cmd
diskpart
list disk
select disk $ [where $ is the number of the USB Disk listed in the list disk command]
clean
create partition primary
select partition 1
active
format fs=ntfs quick label="InstallUSB"
assign
exit
exit
Copy the content of your Installation Disk on USB and boot from it, just simple as that
do this method install the new windwos over the existing windows, or on a new partition in HDD.
As far as I know, no version of windows allows installing of a new windows except from booting.
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do this method install the new windwos over the existing windows, or on a new partition in HDD.
As far as I know, no version of windows allows installing of a new windows except from booting.
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I just tried it out and it installs it over the existing running windows, doesn´t matter if it was downgraded to xp, or already upgraded to 7, it will install a new and fresh copy of Win 7 in your local drive, regardless of the existing vista recovery partion, which can be used in any time... (I hope to get ride of it once Win 7 final version comes out...)
When the installation is complete, a folder called "old windows" saves all the files from the preivous running operating system, bt since it´s over 10 GB, I suggest you erase it..
Win 7 is fantastic!! I have my shift now running both Internet Explorer 8 and Opera, Office Pro 2007, Skype, Live Messenger, Eset Smart Security 4, Adobe Reader, and more.... as smooth as butter
Great..............Shift on W7.
Please someone could tell me if the differences are big using W7 instead Vista.
So, it's a great solution to move Shift to run on W7, or not ?
I upgraded my hard drive then changed to windows 7 with a clean install. It is amazing how much better my shift runs now that it is on W7. It is really worth it to upgrade.
upgraded to windows 7 ultimate
Hi,
i upgraded to windows 7 ultimate and changed the drivers compitibility mode to windows vista service pack 1 and they all run smoothly but except the wifi and bluetooth, also the shag control doesn't run
would you please advise?
i am planning to buy the windows 7 upgrade
thanks for your help in advance
cadc82 said:
I just tried it out and it installs it over the existing running windows, doesn´t matter if it was downgraded to xp, or already upgraded to 7, it will install a new and fresh copy of Win 7 in your local drive, regardless of the existing vista recovery partion, which can be used in any time... (I hope to get ride of it once Win 7 final version comes out...)
When the installation is complete, a folder called "old windows" saves all the files from the preivous running operating system, bt since it´s over 10 GB, I suggest you erase it..
Win 7 is fantastic!! I have my shift now running both Internet Explorer 8 and Opera, Office Pro 2007, Skype, Live Messenger, Eset Smart Security 4, Adobe Reader, and more.... as smooth as butter
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would you please help me in installing the drivers?
i have a problem with the VGA display driver (i can not increase the reslution), wifi and bluetooth.
hope to hear from you soon
Can someone pls give me the microsoft windows mobile 7 iso download link???...
I am still confused which iso file to download
abs_dear said:
Can someone pls give me the microsoft windows mobile 7 iso download link???...
I am still confused which iso file to download
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Windows mobile 7?